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Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? dlochner at 1:28pm 04.15.25 The Victron manual suggests that using different wattage panels may result in the controller "not a
Treating Engine Surface Corrosion (1) Foswick at 1:14pm 04.15.25 It is cast iron. Do aluminum block marine diesels even exist? The best picture I have, on-hand, is
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? Gene Neill at 12:57pm 04.15.25 So, it looks like I still have no use for the outboard alternator, other than perhaps in the event o
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings? Gypsy Legend at 12:49pm 04.15.25 Bit late responding to this but I replaced my standing rigging and the furler last year. I'm sure th
Catalina 25 1981 David in Sandusky at 11:53am 04.15.25 Welcome! Lots of good advice so for. We have a porta-potty connected to a pump out on our boat. It
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? dlochner at 11:51am 04.15.25 Flexible panels are not all that flexible. They are designed to attached to a curved surface like a
H310 Shoal Keel Bent shemandr at 11:50am 04.15.25 IF it's lead you can pound it out. But I wouldn't. All that vibration might loosen something that
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (4) fred1diver at 11:48am 04.15.25 230975230976230977On the picture with 3 models we like #2 and we really love the first one
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? JoeWhite at 11:42am 04.15.25 I have similar setup. I installed one 100Watt flexible solar panel fastened to the top of the dodger
Catalina 25 1981 dLj at 11:14am 04.15.25 My favorite marine store: ACE Hardware. That's a good one. The Ace hardware store near my boat has
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? Stu Jackson at 10:51am 04.15.25 my 2-Duracell Ultra \| 230AH \| 6V \| Golf Cart batteries, wired in series to create 12V charge and a
Catalina 25 1981 Stu Jackson at 10:43am 04.15.25 My favorite marine store: ACE Hardware.
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Stu Jackson at 10:40am 04.15.25 I've had the same Taylor fenders for twenty years. There is no goo or gunk on any of them. I learn
Treating Engine Surface Corrosion dLj at 10:34am 04.15.25 I have had a similar situation with my engine. The raw water pump leaked and caused surface rustin
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? Nichole340 at 10:26am 04.15.25 I have also long considered a "spare" flexible solar panel which could be stored under a mattress,
Outboard shaft for 240 Gypsy Legend at 10:09am 04.15.25 Thanks for that, I'll try the standard length this season and see how I get on out on the Solway Fir
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? colemj at 9:49am 04.15.25 There is no problem exceeding the 220W input limit, but the output will be limited to 15A maximum.
Outboard shaft for 240 (1) patbratton at 9:33am 04.15.25 If you get into trouble with the sails up and you have to power out, as working off a lee shore, the
H310 Shoal Keel Bent jssailem at 9:32am 04.15.25 Kent. What is your focuse here? Making sure everyting is factory perfect? Are you thinking you may b
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? dlochner at 9:24am 04.15.25 To answer the second part of your question, yes you can add a third panel to the controller so long

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